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Home My WebLink AboutPRE 2021-0010; 2882 RANCHO CORTES REAR FENCE RELOCATION; Admin Decision LetterApril 27, 2021 Sherif Abdalla 2882 Rancho Cortes Carlsbad, CA 92009 Ccityof Carlsbad B FILE COPY fY/_a.,'/eJ I( /21/2.1 SUBJECT: PRE 2021-0010 (DEV2021-0055)-2882 RANCHO CORTES REAR FENCE RELOCATION APN: 222-660-09-00 Thank you for submitting a preliminary review for the relocation of a rear fence proposed at 2882 Rancho Cortes. The project site, an approximately 10,688-square-foot lot, currently is developed with a single- family residence. In response to your application, the Planning Division has prepared this comment letter. Please note that the purpose of a preliminary review is to provide you with direction and comments on the overall concept of your project. This preliminary review does not represent an in-depth analysis of your project. It is intended to give you feedback on critical issues based upon the information provided in yoursubmittal. This review is based upon the plans, policies, and standards in effect as of the date of this review. Please be aware that at the time of a formal application submittal, new plans, policies, and standards may be in effect and additional issues of concern may be raised through a more specific and detailed review. Planning: General 1. General Plan and zoning designations for the property are as follows: a. General Plan: R-4 Residential b. Zoning: P-C Planned Community Zone c. Rancho Carrillo Master Plan (MP 139) 2. The project requires the following permits: a. Minor Habitat Management Permit -Expansion of the yard to the edge of the native vegetation would result in human activity (noise, human presence, pets, lighting, etc.) moving right up to the habitat edge, which would affect native breeding birds and potentially impede wildlife movement along the path that is currently behind the houses and used by the HOA to clear vegetation for fire prevention. In addition, there is a potential that invasive plants within the yard would have a greater chance of moving into the habitat and that pets may prey on native birds and other species. These potential impacts would trigger a Habitat Management Permit. b. As a result of the environmentally sensitive location of the proposed fence, CEQA analysis may result in the requirement of the preparation of CEQA documents, such as a Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration, etc. Community Development Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 I 760-602-4600 I 760-602-8560 f I www.carlsbadca.gov PRE 2021-0010 (DEV2021-0055)-2882 RANCHO CORTES REAR FENCE RELOCATION April 27, 2021 Pa e 2 3. A 20-foot fire suppression/maintenance area distance is required between the fence separating the private-use back yard and the edge of the open space easement. The relocation of the fence to the edge of the open space easement is not allowed as follows: a. The fen~eloiation is subject to the 20-foot fire suppression distance shown on Figure 17 in Section IV(C)(4) of MP 139 (page 69). b. The fence location is subject to the 20-foot fire suppression distance pursuant to Section 5, Subsection E (Condition C -General Fuel Modification) and Figure 5-C in the City of Carlsbad Landscape Manual (linked below) for required distances between fences and habitat. carlsbadca.ghttps://www.carlsbadca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?Blob1D-24086ov 4. Pursuant to Section Vlll{C)(18){d) (p.172) of the Rancho Carrillo Master Plan (MP 139), slopes within residential lots shall be maintained in common and free of property line fences. Please check with your homeowner's association as they may have an additional easement or restriction on fence locations. Additionally, the area in question is located within an HOA-maintained area and is considered a fire suppression/fuel modification zone. 5. Pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.95.140(C)(l)(b), no residential development is allowed on slopes that exceed 40 percent. The small portions of the proposed fence that are located on such slopes are not permitted. All necessary application forms, submittal requirements, and fee information are available at the Planning counter located in the Faraday Building at 1635 Faraday Avenue or online at http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/planning/default.asp. You may also access the General Plan Land Use Element and the Zoning Ordinance online at the website address shown; select Department Listing; select Planning Home Page. Please review all information carefully before submitting. If you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss this letter with the commenting departments, please contact Esteban Danna at the number below. You may also contact each department individually as follows: • Planning Division: Esteban Danna, Associate Planner, at {760) 602-4629 • Fire Department: Randall Metz, Fire Inspections, at (760) 602-4661 Sincerely, DON NEU, AICP City Planner DN:ED:cf c: David Rick, Project Engineer Fire Prevention HPRM/File Copy Data Entry